Coach......You are so sweet with concern, but just know I am not "all consumed". I don't really think the nation is anymore either. I just feel that sometime during any given day....a spark of a memory touches me and I remember! The first anniversary is the most memorable as in any "relationship" be it a marriage or a horror! I do agree with you that the outcome of the initial reason of the attack made Americans so much more aware of their fellow man! The love and concern that was felt around the world, especially on September 11, 2001........will never be repeated in it's severity. Coach........you have a loving heart to come back here again and I TY for showing and sharing your concern! And one more thought...........The last part of your post reminds of when I was a child and......I could fuck with my sisters and brother........but just you dare!......I'll kick your ass for it!....Just you try.....You'll regret my wrath!

john39....We have never met in post or reply but I TY for answering my request for opinions from our Non-American Friends! BTW....Welcum to Pixies! Please do not fret in the thought that we, as Americans, are unaware of the threat that we are under. The consuming passion to which you speak is not new to us. It is, however, at a new high! The HATE that you speak of derives from ignorance. We tolerate ignorance and actually let it's freedom ring in this country (ie: The KKK, etc,). We have come together as a nation to be at the ready. Coach (above you in post) said it best....in essence....We are proud, We are strong.....and because of the attack....We are a community of millions......Don't fuck with us! TY for sharing your thoughts and concerns!

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